Economic Calendar and indicators of South Africa
Overview
| Indicator | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP q/q | 0.1% | 1 Q 2025 | 0.4% | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 33.2% | 2 Q 2025 | 32.9% | Quarterly |
| CPI y/y | 3.5% | Jul 2025 | 3.0% | Monthly |
| SARB Interest Rate Decision | 7.25% | 7.50% | ||
| Trade Balance | N/D | Jul 2025 | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2025.09.05 06:00, ZAR, Gross International Reserves, Actual: $70.416 B, Forecast: $69.433 B, Previous: $69.161 B
2025.09.05 06:00, ZAR, Net International Reserves, Actual: $65.899 B, Forecast: $64.570 B, Previous: $65.143 B
2025.09.05 19:30, ZAR, CFTC ZAR Non-Commercial Net Positions, Actual: 11.3 K, Previous: 11.2 K
2025.09.09 09:30, ZAR, GDP q/q, Forecast: 0.0%, Previous: 0.1%
2025.09.09 09:30, ZAR, GDP y/y, Forecast: 0.3%, Previous: 0.8%
2025.09.11 09:00, ZAR, Current Account, Forecast: R-4.293 B, Previous: R-35.575 B
2025.09.11 09:00, ZAR, Current Account - GDP Ratio, Forecast: 0.0%, Previous: -0.5%
2025.09.11 09:30, ZAR, Mining Production m/m, Forecast: 1.2%, Previous: 0.2%
2025.09.11 09:30, ZAR, Mining Production y/y, Forecast: 2.1%, Previous: 2.4%
2025.09.11 09:30, ZAR, Gold Production y/y, Forecast: -3.2%, Previous: 3.1%
2025.09.11 11:00, ZAR, Manufacturing Production m/m, Forecast: 0.6%, Previous: 0.0%
2025.09.11 11:00, ZAR, Manufacturing Production y/y, Forecast: 0.7%, Previous: 1.9%
2025.09.12 19:30, ZAR, CFTC ZAR Non-Commercial Net Positions, Previous: 11.3 K
Economic indicators
| Market | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFTC ZAR Non-Commercial Net Positions | 11.3 K | 2 Sep 2025 | 11.2 K | Weekly |
| GDP | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| GDP q/q | 0.1% | 1 Q 2025 | 0.4% | Quarterly |
| GDP y/y | 0.8% | 1 Q 2025 | 0.8% | Quarterly |
| Labor | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Unemployment | 8.367 M | 2 Q 2025 | 8.228 M | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 33.2% | 2 Q 2025 | 32.9% | Quarterly |
| Prices | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| CPI m/m | 0.9% | Jul 2025 | 0.3% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 3.5% | Jul 2025 | 3.0% | Monthly |
| Core CPI m/m | 0.4% | Jul 2025 | 0.3% | Monthly |
| Core CPI y/y | 3.0% | Jul 2025 | 2.9% | Monthly |
| PPI m/m | 0.7% | Jul 2025 | 0.2% | Monthly |
| PPI y/y | 1.5% | Jul 2025 | 0.6% | Monthly |
| Money | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Gross International Reserves | $70.416 B | Aug 2025 | $69.161 B | Monthly |
| Net International Reserves | $65.899 B | Aug 2025 | $65.143 B | Monthly |
| SARB Interest Rate Decision | 7.25% | 7.50% | ||
| SARB M3 Money Supply y/y | 6.75% | Jul 2025 | 7.27% | Monthly |
| SARB Prime Rate | 10.75% | 11.00% | ||
| SARB Private Sector Credit y/y | 5.84% | Jul 2025 | 4.98% | Monthly |
| Trade | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Current Account | R-35.575 B | 1 Q 2025 | R-39.268 B | Quarterly |
| Current Account - GDP Ratio | -0.5% | 1 Q 2025 | -0.5% | Quarterly |
| Trade Balance | N/D | Jul 2025 | Monthly | |
| Government | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Consolidated Budget Balance | R-373.5 B | R-346.5 B | ||
| Consolidated Budget Balance - GDP Ratio | -5.0% | -4.9% | ||
| Business | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Absa Manufacturing PMI | N/D | Aug 2025 | 50.8 | Monthly |
| Building Permits m/m | -16.9% | Jun 2025 | 15.8% | Monthly |
| Building Permits y/y | -13.3% | Jun 2025 | 13.2% | Monthly |
| Gold Production y/y | 3.1% | Jun 2025 | 1.5% | Monthly |
| Manufacturing Production m/m | 0.0% | Jun 2025 | 2.2% | Monthly |
| Manufacturing Production y/y | 1.9% | Jun 2025 | 0.7% | Monthly |
| Mining Production m/m | 0.2% | Jun 2025 | 3.9% | Monthly |
| Mining Production y/y | 2.4% | Jun 2025 | 0.3% | Monthly |
| RMB/BER Business Confidence Index | N/D | 3 Q 2025 | 40 | Quarterly |
| S&P Global PMI | 50.1 | Aug 2025 | 50.3 | Monthly |
| Total New Vehicle Sales | 51.880 K | Aug 2025 | 51.489 K | Monthly |
| Total New Vehicle Sales m/m | 0.8% | Aug 2025 | 8.8% | Monthly |
| Total New Vehicle Sales y/y | 18.7% | Aug 2025 | 15.6% | Monthly |
| Consumer | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index | -10 | 2 Q 2025 | -20 | Quarterly |
| Retail Sales m/m | 0.0% | Jun 2025 | 0.2% | Monthly |
| Retail Sales y/y | 1.6% | Jun 2025 | 4.3% | Monthly |